2013 Lexus CT Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 30%of 44 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 126,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the engine of the 2013 Lexus CT, 30% of the 44 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 126,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Prior to a long trip we had the oil changed and fluids topped off when we arrived to our destination there was absolutely no oil in the car, no oil leaks just a complete blow out while driving we never saw the oil leaving the car, this has happened on all our trips and we always make sure there is oil in the car , upon arriving to a destination there will be no oil left. I understand there is a big problem with the oil blowing out of the car”
NHTSA complaint #11412916, filed 2021-04, 87,000 miles“2013 Lexus ct200h with 132,000 miles. Made a loud metallic sound while trying to start. Towed to Lexus. Agreed to $650 for diagnostic test. Diagnosed low compression 'the rings and pistons were shot' and not worth fixing- over $8,000 to rebuild. Told me they had never seen this happen on a ct200h but admitted service bulletin for excessive oil consumption. Service rep would not recommend a used engine due to high probability of recurrence.”
NHTSA complaint #11377897, filed 2020-12, 132,000 miles“The engine constantly rattled/shudders violently upon initial start and randomly shakes violently on the road while driving causing me to have to veer off the road every time it violently shakes, check engine light is on. Lexus dealership reported random engine cylinder misfires; and a three-day physical observation after the intake manifold removal shows: unexplained internal coolant leak. Collant leaking into cylinder 4. Cylinder 1 also wet and muddy looking. …”
NHTSA complaint #11269455, filed 2019-10, 120,000 miles“Violent shudder/shaking of the engine. When the ct200h is stationary or in motion the engine periodically shakes violently sometimes up to 30 seconds then it goes away. It happened on cold or hot starts. The EGR has been cleaned from carbon build up, has new spark plugs and coils are good. I have lately been noticing coolant loss. Numerous prius and Lexus owners having this same issue. Check engine light finally came on with code p0301 cylinder 1 misfire.”
NHTSA complaint #11047679, filed 2017-11, 133,000 miles“Water pump failed causing the coolant to flood a cylinder. Leading to a head gasket blowing out. It also warped the head block. The vehicle was sitting in the garage and during a cold morning start. The engine had a misfire and check engine light came on. The engine started up with a violent shake and white smoke exited out from the tail pipe and engine bay clouding up the garage. During a drive the engine with sputter when driving. Then goes away after you give it enough gas. Coolant would drain even though it's topped off.”
NHTSA complaint #11375829, filed 2020-11, 146,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10058403Jun 26, 2015Lexus: due to purge vsv/pcv line separation in throttle body housing, some vehicles will experience malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on and need to reprogram engine control/ecm…
- 10205359Aug 6, 2013Oil Viscosity Applicability and Cfhange Interval Guide
- 10205361Jul 25, 2013Adhesive & Sealant Cross Reference Information/ Engine Hybrid System
- 10205360Jul 25, 2013Adhesive & Sealant Cross Reference Information/ Engine Hybrid System
- 10205358Apr 10, 2013Oil Viscosity Applicability and Cfhange Interval Guide
- 10061293Jan 23, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10061223Jan 23, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Lexus CT
19 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Lexus CT
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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